- Allow the oil/butter to heat up in the cookware before adding food.
- Do not use extra virgin olive oil as it cannot withstand high heat and is not suitable for frying. It will leave a thin, carbonized layer on your non-stick that is difficult to clean.
- Do not use any type of oil sprays, including aerosols, mist and pump sprays. These sprays can cause residue build-up that is difficult to remove from all types of cookware.
- Do not rush the preheating process by using excessive heat.
- Wear and tear of your cookware and its non-stick coating is normal. Over time there is a natural reduction of your pan’s non-stick properties. This process is accelerated by prolonged exposure of the non-stick surface to high heat, which causes carbonisation of food and oil.
- Never use metal utensils on any non-stick surface. Plastic, rubber or wooden utensils are recommended to protect your cookware’s non-stick finish. Do not cut foods while they are in the cookware.
- For non-stick cookware, avoid using sharp-edged and metal utensils e.g. forks, knives…, that may scratch or cut the non-stick surface. Do not cut foods in the cookware. Plastic, rubber or wooden utensils are recommended to protect your cookware’s non-stick finish.
- Allow cookware to air cool, and clean thoroughly after every use.
- If carbonisation of food and oil on your non-stick coating occurs, or there are difficult to clean food deposits, after cleaning, partially fill the cookware with hot water and quickly bring the water to the boil. After draining the pan, scrub the pan with a sponge or pot and pan brush using hot soapy water.
- For stubborn carbonisation deposits that still remain, it is advisable to use a melamine sponge (check the melamine instructions on how to use it). You can find these sponges in most household goods stores and supermarkets.
- Storing cookware along with other metal implements can cause scratches or chipping on the surface of the non-stick coating.
- Always put away your clean KitchenAid cookware carefully. The usage of pan protectors is recommended.